New Programs listed for 2012
**** Zumba® fitness offered at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!
The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba® class!
Sessions will be held Monday evenings from 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM.
The fee is $6.00 per session. Start any time. Registration is requested but not required.
Beginnger class -Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse Monday 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Regular class -Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse – Monday 7:15 – 8:15 Pm
-Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse – Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm
NEW Zumba class at the Clubhouse, Zumba + muscle pump.
Thursday’s @ 7:15 – 8:15 pm.
Pine Grove VFW – Wednesday 7:15 – 8:15 pm
Call Denise @ 717-269-3214 or deniseswonger@gmail.com for more information.
Call Denise Swonger at 717-269-3214 or email deniseswonger@gmail.com for more information.
****Winter Botany
February 11th from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Join DCNR forester Frank Snyder who will provide hands-on instruction for identifying trees and shrubs in their winter form. Instruction will emphasize bud morphology, habit, leaf and bundle scars and fruits.
Meet at the Park Pavilion and dress for the weather. Suitable for adults and teens. Free and open to the public.
**** Cabin Fever Hike
Saturday, February 25th from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Shake off those winter blahs by enjoying a crisp walk outdoors with “Porcupine Pat” to help you feel vigorous. We’ll check for winter weeds, winter birds, and enjoy winter scenery. Meets in the Waterfall Road parking lot. Free and open to the public.
****Fly Tying Classes
Tuesdays February 21st, March 6th and March 13th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Join veteran fishermen and fly tier Bruce Schneck and other members of Trout Unlimited for an instructive evening aimed at a great outdoor sport. Whether you are experienced or just a beginner you will be sure to pick up some tips and swap some fish stories. Admission is free, but please call 570-527-2505 to register so we can have adequate supplies on hand.
****Break the Ice Oldies Dance
March 2nd from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Clubhouse.
Spring is just around the corner...it’s time to break the ice.
Warm it up at the clubhouse by dancing to the music of “The Sensations”
Admission: $8 advance ticket purchase - $10 at door. For tickets call Susan at 570-624-3018
****Annual Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast with Sausage and Drinks
March 17th from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Snow date March 24th.
Maple Sugaring Demonstrations & sales by local expert John Flynn
For tickets contact Bob Evanchalk 570-527-2505, Earl Matz . or call the Schuylkill Conservation District at (570) 622-3742 x 5 Tickets $5.00 12 and under $3.00. Tickets will be sold at the door while supplies last.
Details tentative**** Wild Mushrooms with Jim Logan
March 20th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
****Community Sunrise Service at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park
6:30 AM Easter Sunday Morning, April 8, 2012 at the point amphitheater in front of the Clubhouse.
Easter Devotional, Live Music. Everyone is Welcome
A breakfast will be served at no charge following the service.
Timothy J. Moore, Senior Pastor of the Pine Grove Wesleyan Church will lead the service. This event is free and open to the public. Call 570-345-8422 for additional information.
**** Annual Trout Stockings in Sweet Arrow Lake
March 30th-1,000 trout from the Swatara Cooperative trout Nursery. • --April 14th at 10:30 AM, 4th Annual LUNKER stocking. 70 “Lunker” trout (20’’ +) will be stocked in Sweet Arrow Lake from the Fish and Boat Access Area.• Other Trout Stockings– TBA by the PA Fish and Boat Commission.
****Ecological Indian
April 15th from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Were the American Indians the conservationists we think they were? This program explains the good and bad sides of this question. Join Indian expert Dave McSurdy in this fascinating program which is free and open to the public.
**** Seedling Sale Pickup
April 28th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Please pick up the seedlings you ordered.
The Schuylkill County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer all questions.
****Spring Bird Walk
May 12th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Join local naturalist Denise “Nightowl” Donmoyer. Locate and identify from sight and song resident and migratory species that inhabit the Park. Maybe even see a Bald Eagle. Meet in the Waterfall parking lot for this free program that is free and open to beginning and more experienced birdwatchers.
**** Photo-Safari at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park
Tuesday, May 15th at 6:00 PM
Join Bob Evanchalk, Parks and Rec. Supervisor as he leads you to some of the best areas in the park for photos. Later, review the images and the group will choose the best. Bring your digital camera and download cable. Preregistration is requested. Call 570-527-2505 to register. Cost is $1.00/person payable at the door. Rain or shine.
Details tentative**** Introduction to Canoeing and Kayaking
May from
Ever want to try canoeing or kayaking? This program will introduce you to the basics of boating safety, paddling and control. Preregistration is required. Number of participants will be limited. Suitable for teens and adults. Call 570-345-8952 to register.
**** Fish for free at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park
Memorial Day (May 28th) and Labor Day (September 3rd) Some things in life are free. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission allows anyone, resident or non-resident to fish without a fishing license. It is the perfect way to reacquaint yourself to the sport or introduce someone young or old to a lifetime of the sport of fishing. Fish-for-free days are held twice a year and apply to all waters of the Commonwealth. All other fishing regulations still apply.
**** National Trails Day Hike
Saturday, June 2 from 11-12 noon Meet Denise "Nightowl" Donmoyer at the Waterfall Paring lot for an easy hike. Free and open to the public.
****Edible and Medicinal Plants
Saturday, June 23 from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Years ago people turned to field and forest for food and also for what ailed them. “Porcupine Pat” will lead participants in a program that will be in the field so dress accordingly! Meets in the Waterfall Road parking lot. Free and open to the public.
****Indian Archeological Dig
Saturday June 30th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
From a portable dig, children will use a garden spade to find artifacts buried in the earth and seek to find the use of those items. Join Indian expert Dave McSurdy for this free program suitable for children. Meet at the gazebo in the Fish and Boat Parking lot.
**** Annual 4th of July Concert in the Park
Wednesday, July 4th from 6:00 PM
Celebrate the Fourth of July with the patriotic sounds of the Pine Grove Community Band. Bring a picnic basket and your lawn chair and enjoy the concert at beautiful Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.
Come early and take a walk on the boardwalk and trails. Enjoy the view of the falls, do some fishing, boating or spend some time simply relaxing in the Park.
The concert begins at 6:00 PM and is free to the public.
****Are there Fairies at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park?
July 17th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Preregistration requested to provide sufficient supplies. Call 570-527-2505 by July 7th.
Fairies, gnomes, woodland creatures... Join us for a fairyland adventure. Explore and hunt for fairy dwellings, learn about how these spirits of nature help take care of the planet, how they live, the food they eat, the games they play, and their hobbies. Sample some fairy food, create a fairy home, and play games and have fun like the gnomes. Join us on a search for the people of the trees and maybe a search for the trees that see.
An evening of fairy fun and crafts for children of all ages. We want encourage you to let your little ones use their imaginations and express their inner spirits of nature by dressing up as their favorite woodland creature, fairy, gnome, elf... (costumes not required, but fun for everyone)
Program is free for the public. Donations for supplies welcome, but not required.
****Incredible Insect Investigation
Saturday, July 28 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Insects are the most common living creatures on Planet Earth. Cicadas should be calling and grasshoppers are jumping, the stage is set so let’s investigate! “Porcupine Pat” will lead the program and provide equipment but participants are welcome to bring their own supplies. Meets in the Waterfall Road parking lot. Free and open to the public.
****Midsummer Night's Dance
Friday, August 10, 7 - 10 pm
Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Clubhouse. Celebrate good times with an evening of fun and dancing to the Oldies with great music by "The Sensations". Admission: $8 advance tickets - $10 for limited number of tickets available at the door. Price includes refreshments. For tickets or information call Susan at 570-624-3018
**** Stories and Dances for Children
Saturday August 18th from 7:00 PM.
This Native American Indian program relates Creation and other stories told in a way that appeals to children of all ages. Simple dances with drum accompaniment are taught. Join Indian expert Dave McSurdy around a campfire at the Waterfall parking lot. Free and open to the public.
****Wee Ones Walk—Summer Adventure
Wednesday, August 22 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Meets in the Waterfall Road parking lot of Sweet Arrow Lake. Heighten your child’s natural curiosity during a sensory nature walk with “Porcupine Pat” of the Schuylkill Conservation District. The walk focuses on colors, textures, shapes, sounds and smells found in nature. Recommended for children ages 3-6. Free and open to the public.
****Once in a Blue Moon
BBQ Dinner, Walk, and Float.
August 31st from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the large pavilion near the Clubhouse.
When there are two full moons in one month, the second is called the Blue moon. This doesn’t occur often so let’s take advantage and enjoy a BBQ dinner and afterward, take a guided moonlight walk in the Park, and then canoe/kayak under the moon. Pre-registration is required. A limited number of canoes and kayaks are available to rent at $5.00 (half price). Bring your own if you have it. Don’t forget the pfd’s and lights.
6:30 PM BBQ , 7:45 PM - Full moon walk, 9:00 PM - Kayaking
For information call Susan at 570-624-3018
****Fall Bird Walk
September 15th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Join local naturalist Denise “Nightowl” Donmoyer. Locate and identify from sight and song resident and migratory species that inhabit the Park. Maybe even see a Bald Eagle. Meet in the Waterfall parking lot for this free program that is free and open to beginning and more experienced birdwatchers.
Details tentative****Pumpkin Decorating and Flower Pounding
September 18th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Attention all you arts and crafters out there. Decorate your pumpkins in the not so usual way and learn the art of Flower Pounding. This is a hands-on class and is suitable for teens and adults. Free and open to the public. Meet at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Clubhouse.
Details tentative****Zoo America returns with “Creatures of the Night”
October 16th ???? from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Hershey's "Zoo America" North American Wildlife Park will visit Sweet Arrow Lake County Park to present " Creatures of the Night ". The program will include live birds of prey, reptiles, and mammals. The Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association is sponsoring the program which will be free and open to the public. For info and directions call 570-345-8952.
Details tentative****Line Dancing and Hoe Down
October 26th from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Clubhouse.
Line Dancing is a fun and energetic way for anyone who loves music to get a little exercise and have a great time. Admission: $8 advance tickets - $10 for limited number of tickets available at the door. Price includes refreshments. For tickets or information call Susan at 570-624-3018
Details tentative****Seasonal/Holiday Wreath Making
November 4th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Learn how to form and decorate wreaths using natural and artificial materials for any season of the year. Suitable for adults and older teens. There will be a cost of $---- for materials collected at the door. Please pre-register by calling 570-345-8952
